Which of the following is an accurate statement about carbon monoxide?

A. It replaces oxygen in the blood's hemoglobin.
B. It is removed quickly from the atmosphere.
C. Roughly half the atmospheric CO is produced by industrial processes.
D. It is produced by photosynthesis.


Answer: A

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  • 2 times as much
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